10 Super-Low Cost Business Ideas You Can Start Under $1,000

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For the entrepreneurs who are dreaming big but are on a small budget, here are a few low- cost busi...

For the entrepreneurs who are dreaming big but are on a small budget, here are a few low-cost business ideas to inspire that entrepreneurial passion.You’ve always wanted to start a business. You’re tired of working for
someone else, and you’d love the flexibility and responsibility of
running your own company.

Looking on how to start a small business but don't have much money? The idea
of starting a business can often be put aside because of insufficient
start up funds. Especially in these difficult financial times, a lot of
people find it too risky to cope with a big initial investment. Luckily
for them, I have listed 15 business ideas (with bonus) which do not require an initial financial investment over
$1,000.Related: 10 Financial Tips for Startup Entrepreneurs

Low Cost Business Ideas to Start Under $1,000

Flower Delivery

Fresh flowers are a
beautiful addition to any space but people often forget about them in
their busy lives. Offer small local businesses a service, where you come
in once a week with fresh flowers for a small fee on top of the flower
cost. Spend some time clipping and arranging to make some gorgeous
arrangements.

To start, take an inventory of businesses that
might be interested and visit a second hand store to purchase a few nice
vases for each office. Then fill them with flowers from your local
grocery store (it’ll be more affordable than going through a florist)
each week and take care of last week’s flowers.

Novelist

Or you could go a more traditional route and write a
novel or other book format and then work with a publishing company to
offer your book or books in physical form. Though some don’t think of
novelists and other author as small business owners, in fact they are
contracted not hired by publishers and often retain ownership of at
least part of what they produce.

I know everyone and their brother is starting a blog right now. You
may be an advanced blog reader or completely unsure of what a blog even
is. Either way, it is really just an online journal that you can start
for under $100. This is not a “make money quick” opportunity but it
could be very good for someone who really has something to say.

Did
something happen to you that you feel could really help others to know
about? Do you have a great niche idea that you think would make a great
blog? If so, you can purchase a domain name, host your site and start
blogging most likely all in the same day.

Making money with this takes
time. You need to collect email addresses, create a following and then
you can begin to sell products on your blog, add affiliate marketing and
so on. Of course all of this is work and it won’t happen overnight but
it could be something to start while you are employed and work your way
to financial freedom.Related: Tutorial onHow to start a blog with 40% off hosting

Car Wash & Detailing

Cars
take a beating in the summer, with all the camping and beach trips and
time in the sun. Offer a car wash and detailing session for a flat fee.
Make a small investment and buy all the supplies you’ll need, including
car soap, wax, dash polisher, upholstery cleaner, window spray and a
small hand held vacuum. Watch a few tutorials on YouTube to really blow your customers away.

To
start the business, visit some local small business offices and offer
your services. You can take care of their car while they’re working and
they’ll come out to a sparkling new ride. You might also be able to
score a whole office worth of car washes!

Lawn & Garden Care

Everybody
loves to have a beautifully manicured lawn and well taken care of
garden, but it takes a lot more work in the summer months than the rest
of the year and not everyone has the extra time. Simply mowing lawns can
keep you pretty busy over the summer, but you can further your business
by offering weed pulling, bulb planting and hedge sheering.

Crafty hands

If
you are someone who loves creating things – jewellery, apparel,
desserts, paintings – anything at all, then it might be a good idea to
channel this passion into a business. You will need to set realistic
targets at first, but once the notion catches on, you might find
yourself growing well beyond your wildest dreams. Since you are already
pursuing your interest, there is not much of an investment to be made.
Finding buyers is what you will need to focus on.

Become A Power Washer

This is a business that requires a bit more capital, but it is still
affordable compared to most other businesses. You can even rent your
equipment in the beginning to help you get started. Every shopping
center, apartment building and commercial business (even some
residential) can use a good power washer. Make up some flyers and go out
and meet the property managers in person. Don’t be afraid to offer a
discount the first time or something to get you in the door. Once there,
do a great job and you will surely earn their business. What’s more,
ask if they own or manage other properties you could clean or know of
someone else who could use your service. That is the best way to get in
the door – through a recommendation or personal referral

Pet services

On that note, why not start a business that
encompasses all of the smaller details of pet ownership, such as taking
pets to grooming or vet appointments, dog walking, pet sitting, and so
on?Mix and match services depending on what works for you; you
could easily start a business involving full-service pet help, including
walks, trips to the groomer, sitting during the day, and so on.

Soothe bridal worries

The wedding business is booming like never before,
and there is no time like now to get your foot in the door. Wedding consultants are in high demand not just in the major cities and towns.
If you have a sunny disposition and a great sense of humour, then you
are likely to make it in this field even without any financial backing.
The ability to think on your feet and the determination to fix things
when they go awry are what matter most in this business.

Language teaching and practice

If you speak more than one
language, you have a golden opportunity to start a business teaching a
language, or holding language conversation practice sessions.In addition to the resources above, check out this article by Tammy Bjelland, who started a language teaching and consulting business. If you’re wondering where to list your tutoring services, there are plenty of options beyond basic Craigslist.